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Maddox is a mainly male name in use in English speaking countries derived from a Welsh surname meaning "son of Madoc". The name Madoc means "fortunate" and is derived from the Welsh word mad. Madoc or Madog was a legendary Welsh prince who in Welsh folklore sailed to the New World three hundred years before Christopher Columbus.
son of Madoc
A boy name with 2 syllables. Currently considered common.
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The name Maddox has English origins, deriving from the Welsh name Madoc. It gained popularity in English-speaking countries in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, often associated with the meaning "son of Madoc." Its modern usage is largely a given name, rather than a surname.
Maddox Jolie-Pitt, Maddox Patterson
Madd, Maddy
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